I’d like to thank Heaven Hill for providing this review sample with no strings attached.
It’s that time of year. Apple has finally made an update to its Mac lineup* that has me ready to pull the trigger on replacing my old 2015 MacBook Pro. The thing still runs like a champ, but it is starting to show its age. I never use the laptop anywhere other than my desk so I don’t really need it as a laptop. Which means I’m free to completely reimagine my current office setup. Everything from storage to backups to displays and sound is on the table. For a gadget person like me, it’s a fun time. And one that only comes around every half decade or so.
And while I’m perusing spec sheets and pricing to help me decide between a colorful new iMac or a tiny Mac Mini, I’ll be sipping on a little something that comes out much more often. Tonight I am looking at the Spring 2021 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond, the half yearly special release from Heaven Hill. This edition clocks in at “only” 8 years old, which is nice because the suggested price reflects that lower age.
Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond, Spring 2021
Purchase Info: This sample was sent to me by Heaven Hill for review purposes. The suggested retail price is $85 for a 750 mL bottle.
Price per Drink (50 mL): $5.67
Details: 8 years old. 50% ABV.
Nose: Strong cinnamon notes, mint, oak, and almond.
Mouth: Nice, thick mouthfeel. Sweet, but not overly so. Notes of almond, cinnamon, oak, mint, and caramel.
Finish: Medium length and warm. Lingering notes of Cinnamon, caramel, and cocoa.
Thoughts: This is very good, as usual. I am really enjoying the thick, rich mouthfeel. The sweet notes of caramel and cocoa are well balanced by the spicy cinnamon. If you see this anywhere near the retail price, and can swing it, I'd recommend grabbing it. It's quite good. And don’t be scared off by the lower age statement. I tried it next to the Fall 2020 edition and I think I like this one better. Both were very caramel forward, but Spring 2021 had more spice to it. Which I tend to like more than the well-integrated oak notes that the previous edition had.
Ok. Off to play IT planning guy. Wish me luck!
*I’m a Designer/Photographer/Artist who got rid of his last PC in 2001 and has been happily using Macs since before I graduated college 20 years ago. I’m too old to relearn Windows and I like MacOS so no wise guy comments. Lol.